JUN 14
2018
PASS · 0 violations
CAFE TOLA.
Chicago Health Dept
3612 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2018.
15 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2018.
Last inspected Jun 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
50
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 6
2018
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING(ONLY USING FIRST AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT), MULTI UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SUCH AS: JUICE PITCHERS,FOOD CONTAINERS,PANS,ETC.THIRD COMPARTMENT NOT SET-UP AND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED.INSTRUCTED TO USE SAID SINK AS FOLLOW: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-31-17,REPORT #2102918. #31-OBSERVED UNWRAPPED STRAWS BEING IMPROPERLY DISPENSED AT THE CREAMER STATION. MUST DISPENSE STRAWS IN A SANITARY MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OF STRAWS BY CUSTOMER (OPERATOR MAY USE WRAPPED STRAWS, OR PROVIDE A CONTAINER THAT DISPENSES ONE STRAW AT AT TIME. #32-MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN TABLE SUPPORTING THE BLODGETT OVEN IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #45-MANAGER UNABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER COURSE COMPLETION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR OTHER PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AT ALL TIMES. TODAY 6-6-18, WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUE.
OCT 31
2017
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED STRAWS BEING IMPROPERLY DISPENSED AT THE CREAMER STATION. MUST DISPENSE STRAWS IN A SANITARY MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OF STRAWS BY CUSTOMER (OPERATOR MAY USE WRAPPED STRAWS, OR PROVIDE A CONTAINER THAT DISPENSES ONE STRAW AT AT TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN TABLE SUPPORTING THE BLODGETT OVEN IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MANAGER UNABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER COURSE COMPLETION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR OTHER PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 24
2017
FAIL 6 violations
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. WHEN WATER IS RUNNING FROM THE FAUCET INTO THE 1ST/LEFT COMPARTMENT, WASTE WATER RISES FROM THE DRAINS INTO THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENT BASINS. MUST REPAIR DRAIN LINE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED CLEANED COFFEE FILTERS BEING DRIED ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION. OBSERVED UNWRAPPED STRAWS BEING IMPROPERLY DISPENSED AT THE CREAMER STATION. MUST DISPENSE STRAWS IN A SANITARY MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OF STRAWS BY CUSTOMER (OPERATOR MAY USE WRAPPED STRAWS, OR PROVIDE A CONTAINER THAT DISPENSES ONE STRAW AT AT TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOODEN TABLE SUPPORTING THE BLODGETT OVEN IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED POTS, HOT PLATES, BUTANE CANNISTERS AND OTHER ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MANAGER UNABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER COURSE COMPLETION FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OR OTHER PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 20
2017
PASS 2 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO COVER FOR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE
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JUN 17
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER AT THE REAR UPRIGHT COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 19
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DUST ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DUST ON WALLS BEHIND FRYER AND COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY WITHOUT PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 8
2016
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/16/15 REPORT#1547171. (45)INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. (34) FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR TILES CRACKED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. (38)NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. (42)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. (43) ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DUST ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DUST ON WALLS BEHIND FRYER AND COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY WITHOUT PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 16
2015
PASS 7 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR TILES CRACKED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL BACK TO WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CONTAINER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
OCT 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. THE WATER TEMPERATURE BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 96.2F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN UP THE HOT WATER HEATER BEFORE END OF INSPECTION, WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED 110F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE. KEEP WIPING CLOTHS OFF THE PREP TABLES WHEN AREA IS NOT BEING CLEANED.
JAN 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
THE HOT WATER COMING OUT OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS 86.6 f. HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 110 f. RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. A PLUMBER HAS ARRIVED AT THIS TIME. 111 f WATER WAS RESTORED AT THIS TIME.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
A SEPARATE SMALL BUILDING FROM THE STORE HAS A FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE A COOK IS MAKING EMPANADAS AT THIS TIME HAS NO EXPOSED HAND SINK OR ANY PLUMBING. ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST HAVE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITHOUT A BARRIER (DOOR/WALL) BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE PREP AREA. OWNER HAS CEASED FOOD PREPARATION IN SAID AREA. CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WHEN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH SANITARY SOAP AND TOWELS HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN SAID AREA. EMAIL A NOTICE TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX TO 312-746-8040. YOU CAN CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. SALAZAR AT 312-497-0047.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE LIGHTING FIXTURE ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS BROKEN AND THE BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED, REPAIR LIGHTING AND SHIELD ALL GLASS BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS A SMALL LEAK IN THE P-TRAP, REPAIR THE LEAK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
THE COOK MAKING EMPANADAS HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINTS AND IS WEARING STREET CLOTHES, OBTAIN AN APRON AND HAT FOR THE FOOD HANDLER.
APR 16
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UP-RIGHT COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEEMS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 8
2012
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 5
2012
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
JUL 23
2012
FAIL 0 violations
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